Regis University is inspired by the particular vision of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), which poses the challenge to think critically, engage in personal reflection and serve those in need.

Academic Advising

Planning for Success

Academic advising is an integral part of the educational process in Regis College. It is the intent of this program to provide the student with a faculty advisor who assists the advisee to gain the maximum from his/her educational experience.

Each student at Regis is assigned an academic advisor who:

aids the student in planning an educational program consistent with his or her interests and capabilities

provides information about the academic process and University resources

counsels students who may be experiencing academic difficulties

refers students to any other areas of student services that can help the advisee with difficulties outside of the academic sphere

The Advising Program is administered through the Office of the Associate Dean for Regis College. This office serves as a general source of information about campus resources and specialized programs.

Students new to Regis College are advised by their RCC 200 (Writing Analytically) professor for their first year. Because their advisor will also be their faculty member, they are guaranteed regular contact with their advisor, both inside and outside of class.

Honors & Commitment Program Advising

Students who are in the Honors Program or Commitment Program are advised by the program directors throughout their career at Regis. First-year faculty advisors are given explicit faculty development and support so that they can advise students both in academic matters (course selection, major and career discussions) and extra-curricular concerns. Students will often talk to their academic advisors about first-semester college adjustment issues.

Pre-Nursing, Pre-Pharmacy & Pre-Health and Exercise Science Advising

Students who enter Regis as pre-Nursing, pre-Pharmacy, or pre-Health and Exercise Science, while still having an RCC professor as an advisor, will also have a pre-health-professional advisor. Ms. Kristal Watson and Ms. Mary Ann DiMaria work with this group of students to ensure that they are making sufficient academic progress and meeting pre-requisites for admission into those majors.

Second-Year Student Advising

Many students declare an academic major during their first year. As such, their academic advisor will switch to someone in that department. Students who remain undeclared will sometimes get assigned to a new academic advisor for the second year; this helps us keep advising loads manageable for people who teach the first-year writing course regularly. We have a group of 20 faculty members who act as advisors for undeclared second-year students.

Have Questions?

Find information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding academic advising, and make the most of your academics experience at Regis.

Who is my advisor?

All Regis College students are required to meet with your academic advisor at least once each semester before registering for the following semester. Academic advisors are available to meet with you throughout the semester, if you have concerns or questions about your classes, your post-Regis plans, or anything else connected to your education.

You can find the name of your advisor by logging in to WebAdvisor. On the navigation menu, click on Students, and then chose Who Am I from the Academic Profile menu. You can also call the Dean's Office at 303.458.4040 for assistance.

When can I register for the next semester?

Registration starts on the 11th week of the current semester. Priority for registration is determined by class standing.

Where came I find the Schedule of Courses?

To search for courses online, go to WebAdvisor and click on Students. There, you will find course section offerings for the next term. The PDF version of Schedule of Courses, addendum to the schedule and the general information (Pre-registration Schedule, Core Course Requirements, and Final Exam Schedule etc.) can be found here.

Why can't I register for a course?

There may be a hold or a flag on your account. A hold on your account may be due to the fact that you have not met with your advisor to register for class, we need updated information on you, or because you have a tuition payment due. Please call the Academic Records and Registration office at 303.458.4126 or 800.568.8932.

Where is my class being held?

You can locate your classrooms, by logging onto WebAdvisor and click on My Class Schedule under the Registration menu. You will then be asked to select the term. Pick the term and click submit.

Where can I find the deadline to add/drop or withdraw from a course?

To find the add/drop and the withdraw deadlines for Regis College, view the Academic Calendar.

How do I declare or change my major and a add a minor?

In some majors, earlier decisions are required for timely completion of designated pre-requisites. The programs in accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, education and the natural sciences require careful planning in order to fulfill all requirements in four years. Students who have completed 45 or more semester hours at the time of pre-registration must complete a Major Declaration form, secure the required signatures and submit it to the Regis college Dean’s Office, located in Loyola 16. You can use this form to declare your minor as well.

What is the Regis College Four-Year Guarantee

We guarantee that as a Regis College student you will graduate in four years or take the additional coursework at Regis necessary to complete your baccalaureate degree at NO additional tuition cost to you. The specific requirements can be found here.

How do I get on the Dean's List?

A degree-seeking Regis College student who carries a semester load of 15 or more graded semester hours and who earns a minimum semester grade point average of 3.700 is placed on the Dean’s List. More information can be found here.

When is the deadline for submitting an application for graduation?

When students declare an academic major, they select a faculty advisor in the department of the major. That person becomes the student’s academic advisor, and works with the student on course and program work. Students who pursue interdivisional or thematic majors select a faculty advisor from the primary field or area of their major. Students who are double majors will have a faculty advisor from each of the major areas.

We recommend all students use WebAdvisor for their academic planning. Students can see their grades and transcripts in updated in real time, assess how close they are to completing the requirements for their major, core and degree.

There are some faculty who advise students not for academic majors or minors, but for pre-professional programs. Biology faculty members Dr. Kristi Penheiter serves as pre-health advisor and advises students about pre-requisites and admissions challenges for getting into medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, nursing, physician’s assistant and osteopathic programs nationwide.

For students interested in law school, Dr. Dan Wessner (History/Politics) will advise students on coursework and academic preparation. There are also student organizations for both pre-professional organizations; students bring relevant speakers to campus, and host meetings and activities.